Cold Front to Plunge Parts of Texas into the 40s
Major Weather Shift Coming to the Lone Star State
The arrival of a low pressure system across New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and Oklahoma is set to bring a relatively strong cold front into parts of Texas, sending temperatures plummeting into the 40s. This cold front is expected to begin its journey on Sunday, the official onset of fall, starting from the Texas Panhandle and gradually pushing southwards.
Predicted Weather Changes in Texas Panhandle
The anticipated cold front will dramatically cool much of the Panhandle, including the Amarillo area, where afternoon temperatures are expected to reach just the upper 50s or near 60 degrees. As the day ends, the region will turn rather chilly with Monday morning low temperatures dropping into the 40s from Amarillo to Plainview area. In certain areas near Dalhart, in the northern Panhandle, the mercury might even dip into the upper 30s. This arrives as the coldest temperatures the region has experienced in over four months.
Impact of the Cold Front on Central and South Texas
Unfortunately, the cold front might not have enough power to sweep across the entire state, making it likely to stall across Central Texas by Monday morning, staying north of San Antonio. This weather development is set to bring temperatures down a few degrees in Central and South Texas, although residents can keep their jackets tucked away for a little while longer.
Sunday’s Forecast Prior to the Front
Before the imminent arrival of the cold front, Sunday is projected to be another relatively hot day across South Texas. Morning temperatures are expected to be mild, dipping into the mid-70s between the early hours of 4 and 8 a.m. Soon after, temperatures will steadily rise, reaching 90 degrees just after 12 p.m., and peaking in the mid-90s by late afternoon. Despite the temperature fluctuations, moisture will remain high in the atmosphere, maintaining elevated humidity levels and partly cloudy skies.
Weather Projections for the Week
Even as the cold front stalls north of San Antonio, temperatures in the area are set to fall by a few degrees. The high temperatures in the afternoon will likely cap at low 90s across the San Antonio metro area, while areas in the Hill Country remain cooler, topping out in the mid-80s. The shifting front is also expected to increases the chances of showers and thunderstorms on Monday, primarily in the Hill Country, although San Antonio might experience some drizzle as well.
Anticipated Showers and Temperature Changes in the Coming Days
As the week progresses, the front is set to continue its stall on Tuesday. Morning lows in the low 70s will transition to high temperatures in the low 90s. By Tuesday evening, more showers and storms are thought to develop along the front, moving gradually south and east toward San Antonio late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. This would be the period of greatest rain chances for San Antonio, reaching nearly 40 to 50%. Some of the rain could be heavy at times.
Furthermore, as the front drifts south on Wednesday, temperatures are expected to follow suit. San Antonio may record highs in the upper 80s to late this week and lows falling back into the mid-to upper 60s. While there might not be a need for jackets just yet, temperatures will be significantly cooler than the near record-heat experienced in the previous week.
